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College Students Apply Today!

2024 Applications are open Dec 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024!

MSF is offering one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships to college students who are seeking a career beneficial to ranching. Scholarships are available to a student currently enrolled in a college or university, and have completed at least one semester of coursework.

  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in college
  • Applicants enrolled in Vocational and out of state schools will be accepted.
  • Applicant must be a member, or have at least one parent/guardian who is a member, of the Montana Stockgrowers Association
  • Applicant must demonstrate a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

If you are interested in the scholarship but are not currently a MSGA member, join today! Student memberships start at just $20/year. www.mtbeef.org/membership/

  • A 500-word essay discussing educational pursuits, potential impact of chosen field and why the applicant feels they are deserving of the scholarship funds

  • Copy of transcript (non-official transcripts are accepted)

  • Two letters of recommendation:

    • A letter addressing your academic accomplishments
    • A letter addressing your activities in the cattle industry
  • All scholarship recipients will be required to attend an MSGA event. MSF will pay for all expenses to the event the recipient will attend.
  • A letter from the College stating the student is currently enrolled will be required.
  • Recipients will be required to submit a follow-up letter or an in person visit or Zoom meeting with the MSF Trustees one year after receiving scholarship funds.
  • Finalists will be required to attend an in-person interview with the selection committee. The interview will take place in Bozeman on April 27, 2024.

There are two ways in which to complete the application, online or by mail.

  • ONLINE:

    • Complete online application below.
    • Applications are able to upload letter of recommendation, transcripts, and essay within the application.
    • Online applications must be submitted by January 31, 2024.
  • BY MAIL:

    • Fill out printable application
    • Please include essay, transcripts and letters of recommendation in the application.
    • Letters of recommendation may be included in your submission or mailed separately.
      All materials must be postmarked by January 31, 2024.
  • MAILING ADDRESS:
    Montana Stockgrowers Association
    c/o Foundation Scholarship
    420 N. California St., Helena, MT 59601

  • EMAIL: foundation@mtbeef.org

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, please call the MSGA Office at (406) 442-3420 or email foundation@mtbeef.org.

PAST RECIPIENTS:

2023:
Savannah Schneider $5,000
McLain Payne $2,500
Nik Pierson $2,500

2022:
Sage Zook $5,000
Macie Martinell $2,500
Sage Jackson $2,500

2021:
Nolan Nansel $1000
Owen Gustafson $500
Bethany Lyford $500

2020: Maggie Whitehurst

2019: Greta Gustafson & Carissa Workman

2018: Evan Haughian, Trey Bloesser & Rebecca Gibbs

2017: Taylre Sitz

2016: Amanda Williams

2015: Allie Nelson & Camron Ratzburg

Savannah Schneider was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Savannah graduated from Montana State University in 2022 with a B.S. in Animal Science. She completed her first year of veterinary school through the Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (WIMU) Regional Program and will move to Pullman, WA this fall to complete the last three years of her DVM. Once graduated, Savannah plans to return to her hometown of Helena, Mont. as a large animal veterinarian.

McLain Payne was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. McLain grew up on his family’s ranch in Paradise Valley. He is currently attending Montana State University studying Ranching Systems. After graduation in 2025, McLain plans to return home to his family’s operation.

Nik Pierson was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Nik is from Livingston, Mont. and is a sophomore at the University of Wyoming majoring in Animal Science with a concentration in Range Livestock and a minor in Horticulture. He plans to return to Montana upon graduation and raise replacement heifers.

2024 Education Heritage Scholarship Application

Deadline: January 31, 2024

Printable Application

    INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

    If you have any questions about the scholarship application, please call the MSGA Office at (406) 442-3420 or email foundation@mtbeef.org.

    * = Required questions

    MSGA Membership

    Are you a member of Montana Stockgrowers Association?*

    If you are not the primary membership holder, who in your family holds a membership with the Montana Stockgrowers Association?

    Relative's Address:
    Relation:

    Contact Information

    First & Last Name*:
    Date of Birth*:

    City*
    State*
    Zip*
    Cell Phone*:
    Email*:

    Academic Information

    Cumulative GPA:*
    Enrollment Date:*
    Anticipated Graduation Date:*



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